Update on my husband, DUANE

 Hello all~ I have not been on OH since September 2010. My husband, Duane has been very active on this board and he has had multiple health issues (not Gastric Bypass related).

The cliff note version (because we started week 21 yesterday)
Type A Aortic Dissection with Aneurysm
Bowel obstruction
Hernia
Blood clots in lungs and legs
Infection
and now the latest: malnutrition and malabsorbtion (because of our gastric bypass how we get and process nutrition is different than pre-surgery)

We were sent to a facility that is an affiliate of St. Vincents to build up and work on Duane's nutrition levels.  Needless to say: after a talk a couple of weeks ago they stated they could do nothing more for Duane and 90% of patients with his severity of malnutrition die.  This was not acceptable to me.  PRIOR TO THE DR.S  TALK -- I had called our gastric bypass Dr to advise her of what was going on.  Only to find ------>>>she had never been consulted on Duane's case.  For 2 1/2 months my husband has been starving to death. **Needless to say, I asked for a transfer to St. Vincent Carmel.  Duane is getting better, however it is going to be a LONG, SLOW ROAD.

Due to issues with heart stopping, low blood pressure, and labored breathing; Duane is on a vent and has a trach.  Therefore, he is in a sedated/coma state.

I appreciate those of your, especially on the exercise board keeping people updated.  I will try to get on here more frequently and update you all.

This has been mentally and emotionally draining to go through all of this.  It is happening to Duane's body but I am also going through all this as well.

We would appreciate your prayers, support, positive vibes and mojo.  Hopefully, Duane will be on here soon updating his own posts.

Thanks  ~Alisica~

I wish I could offer more then words of comfort & support. Hugs my friend. Hang in there. Sounds like he's finally where he needs to be.

 I will definitely be keeping your husband & family in my prayers! Please keep us updated!

Hey, I want to first say Duane is in my prayers.  You certainly are too.  I am just in shock and in tears right now.  Please know, my sister who also had the surgery had other complications not related to RNY but found that she too was starving to death for almost 6 months until they put her in the hospital at Duke Medical in North Carolina.  She has nearly fully recovered.  She is back up to 115 lbs. now and can walk with a walker.  I tell you this to encourage you.  All things are possible when you trust in God.  Duane has always been a very strong inspiration to us on the Indiana board and I know God has plans for him.  Be strong and know that God loves you.  Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future. 

I love you both and I know we are miles apart but we are together in spirit.  Please text me with updates and tell Duane we are praying for you both.  He can make it !  He is one of the strongest men I have ever met. 

Huge hugz,
Tracy

I am so sorry for all you and your dh are going thru!  Oh my gosh, I will pray for you and your dear husband!  God bless and take care!

Alisica - I just saw this.  I am so sorry that you and Duane are going through this!  You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.  Please keep us posted.

Alisica, I have not been on the Indiana site in ages, just saww this.  I am so sorry you and Duane are having to deal with this!  He has been the poster boy of WLS success!  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  How are you doing now?   Terry